Cold beer will be a red-hot commodity on Sept. 5, Labor Day. Ice sales may drop. Coolers may be lonely. Yet this marks a clear victory for students and the Board of Aldermen.
For a while, buying cold beer has been an important issue to many on campus and in the city. It seemed as if the issue was ignored. Then Richard Corey was elected as an alderman, and he didn’t forget the students.
But neither did the rest of the board. Only one alderman voted against the ordinance that would not restrict the selling of cold brews. This is a sign that the city will listen to us and that it can change a policy for the students. It definitely highlights an attitude that Mayor Dan Camp and the aldermen hold: an attitude that wants things to move forward, not to remain stagnant.
All in all, there was no reason for beer to be sold warm. It didn’t cut down partying. It didn’t keep the irresponsible from drinking and driving. Everyone must choose his own path, and this privilege will further realize that philosophy.
If nothing else, the economy will receive a push from this, but don’t take it for granted. We spoke, and the city responded to our wishes in the form of a frosty bottle.
The Reflector editorial board is made up of opinion editor Jed Pressgrove, news editor Sara McAdory, assistant news editor Wade Patterson, sports editor Ross Dellenger, entertainment editor Tyler Stewart, managing editor Dustin Barnes and editor in chief Elizabeth Crisp.